National "Sports Day" is celebrated on:

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (B) 29 August
Explanation:
→ National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August every year to honor the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand on his birthday.
→ Major Dhyan Chand is regarded as one of the greatest field hockey players in the history of the sport, having won numerous Olympic medals for India.
→ The day is observed to promote sports and physical fitness and to recognize the importance of sports in the overall development of an individual.
→ On this day, various sports events, competitions, and programs are organized across the country, and awards like the National Sports Awards are presented to individuals excelling in sports.
Information Booster:
→ Major Dhyan Chand won three Olympic gold medals in hockey (1928, 1932, and 1936), which solidified his place in the history of Indian sports.
→ National Sports Day was officially instituted in 2012, but it has been celebrated earlier as well in honor of Dhyan Chand.
→ The Rashtrapati Bhavan hosts the National Sports Day celebrations, where the National Sports Awards, including the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, and Dronacharya Award, are conferred.
→ On National Sports Day, the Indian President presents the National Sports Awards to athletes who have made significant contributions to Indian sports.